Hi blog friends! A monochrome card using some leftover pieces of decorative papers and a few other of my favourite products for today's card. I started by picking a couple of papers (one from Graphic 45 and the other one was a music script paper, but I can't recall where it was from). I matted both with milk card and black card and taped them to a larger milk card background piece. I added a black Vintage Lace border on one side. I adhered strips of self adhesive paper to either side, peeled the backing paper to reveal the sticky adhesive. I poured silver luna mica flakes over them for a glitzy edge. I stamped my sentiment on milk card and cut it out with my Vintage Lace accent die. While still in the die, I inked it with Black Soot distress ink lightly. I cut two of the Vintage Lace Motifs in black card and nipped away the outer ring of the design, creating a smaller motif shape. I mounted these diagonally and placed the sentiment die cut in the centre. I added a double bow tied from offwhite silky crush ribbon with a fancy button centre. I added some pearl swirls to the upper and lower parts of the card. I cut a wide border card and using the Cosmic Shimmer pearl PVA glue, I added a paved pearl edge to the card. You can see a close up below of this technique as well as the mica flake border. A lot of bling, I know, but I think it looks rather blingtastic! What's your verdict? All for now, Sue x
Hi blog friends! A monochrome card using some leftover pieces of decorative papers and a few other of my favourite products for today's card. I started by picking a couple of papers (one from Graphic 45 and the other one was a music script paper, but I can't recall where it was from). I matted both with milk card and black card and taped them to a larger milk card background piece. I added a black Vintage Lace border on one side. I adhered strips of self adhesive paper to either side, peeled the backing paper to reveal the sticky adhesive. I poured silver luna mica flakes over them for a glitzy edge. I stamped my sentiment on milk card and cut it out with my Vintage Lace accent die. While still in the die, I inked it with Black Soot distress ink lightly. I cut two of the Vintage Lace Motifs in black card and nipped away the outer ring of the design, creating a smaller motif shape. I mounted these diagonally and placed the sentiment die cut in the centre. I added a double bow tied from offwhite silky crush ribbon with a fancy button centre. I added some pearl swirls to the upper and lower parts of the card. I cut a wide border card and using the Cosmic Shimmer pearl PVA glue, I added a paved pearl edge to the card. You can see a close up below of this technique as well as the mica flake border. A lot of bling, I know, but I think it looks rather blingtastic! What's your verdict? All for now, Sue x
169 comments:
The blingtastic is fantastic. I love this card and it is a great way to use up leftovers. Well done, Sue
stunning card Sue love the monochrome look always looks sophisticated xxgail
Hi Sue, a bit of bling to brighten the day, love it. I now have the mica flakes to try the borders, cosmic pva to try the dots, so get on with it girl. Hope all goes well at your moms. Take care and enjoy your stay.
Wilma
Morning Sue another brillient card love the black and white and I see weve got the mica flakes I think they finish card off.
Take care Sue
Debs Artliff
I'll have to check into mica chips. The effect is stunning.
the bling is fantastic love it
Sue,
Wow this is a card that when received some one would frame. Hope your flight was easy and uneventful.
Cheers
I think...............fabulous once again.
Loving that pave edge Sue! Hugs, Buttons x
Wow Wow Wow ,What a stunner, enjoy your stay at your Mums .Melanie
Good Morning Sue, really blingy today. Love it. Great border and fantastic bow as usual. Have a safe journney.
I really like this one, especially the layout with the differenct papers and the Cosmix Shimmer pearls. It would be a very special card for a "best friend" xx
Good morning Sue I need to get some mica flakes because they look amazing ( might even use instead of micro beads) lol. The cards you make out of scrap are always fabulous you are such a talented lady. Have a great time at your Mom's
Hugs x
Fab card Sue, love the monochrome, Carole Z X
This card is absolutely beautiful Sue.
Felicie
I agree with everyone, great card. Mabex
Oh WOW, I absolutely adore this card sweetie, it is so classic and elegant looking, i simply love it, hugs Vick xx
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Hi Sue
Love the mono chrome look and the bling, hope you have better weather than we have here its raining AGAIN.
Happy crafting
Tina x
Hello Sue,
Yes you have used a lot of bling but it does not look over the top.
Its a really lovely card, and a card is often for a celebration, what better way to celebrate than to bling it up!!!
Love it Sue have a good day, love Bren
I like it, i tried to imagine it by taking away the mica flakes border, it looks great with or without.
I have to say I do like this one Sue.It may be rather blingy but i think it can take it,take care,x
were do you get all your ideas from? Love it
xxx
Hi Sue.
Love the glitz.
Evis.
Good Morning Sue,
A blooming "Blingtastic" card today.
Great way of using up bits. I have just put a card on my Blog that uses up "Bits" nothing as "Blingy" as this though.
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Patricia xx
Just love the techniques, colours and those mica flakes. A great way to start the day...just love it. safe journey...Beverley x
oooh, lovely and shiny! Have just gone and bought some cosmic shimmer since seeing your demos on C&C so I can try this technique!
Hi Sue,
good morning. What a wonderful card. I hope your journey to the states is a pleasant one today. Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Good morning Sue, what a lovely card. I love the mica flakes they just seem to add the right amount of bling without being in your face. Have a good and safe journey today. Love Linda xxx
Very elegant and very pretty. Beautiful!
Morning Sue, you can never have enough bling!!!!
Hello Sue
What a lot of Bling !
I like the Mica Flake border though, it really is lovely card Sue !
LoveMarg
Morning Sue - v. OTT! I think its the bow that makes it just a tad too much for me. I have been meaning to ask you what do you put inside your cards? surely not just a hand written message when the front is so ornate? Do you have any good ideas for inserts that match or complement the front perhaps?..
Rgs
ClareW
yet again another stunning card Sue.safe journey.Marion
I like the idea of having different blocks in the background - they create interest. As always, I like the dots surrounding the card.
Lovely card Sue
Love this card - you can never have too much bling!
Hi Sue
Wow what a lot to take in. Love the papers, and design. I am just getting to grips with using different papers together. This one i have to try. (hope you don't mind). Smashing graphic 45 papers. Into Boho Chic too.
Well can hear that choir again 10 out of 10 from me x
born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Lovely card, love all the bling.
Clare x
Amazing what can be created from scraps and leftovers. This card is proof. Brills.
Morning Sue Wow another stunning card dont know where you get your insperation from hope you have a good visit to your mums
BLINGTASTIC never can have to much bling love it
Hi Sue. A stunning card - I love all that bling. Hsve a good trip to CHA and enjoy your time with your mom. Pat x
Another lovely card Sue Thanks Happy Tuesday"!
Love the card!! It's so up my lane LOL.
Can't wait to hear all about the CHA and have a nice time with your mom.
Waterford - Ire
What a stunning card. You seem to get the 'bling' just right.
Carolyn B
Love this card. I do so love a bit of bling! Soniax
Hi Sue,
Great card; I love monochrome, so elegant.
Erica x
Beautiful, really love it, thanks Sue for the inspiration, will have to give it a try x
Absolutely blingtastic !! Love it. thanks again foe a super pot of inspiration. hugs Sue H xx
Hi Sue,
I must be the only one of your followers who thinks this card is too busy.
I like the concept but would prefer less bling. Each to their own I suppose.
Have a great trip.
Lydia
X
Gorgeous card. xxxx
Another great idea.
Love the monochrome.
Morning Sue, Beautiful, beautiful card, just love it. This card has all the elements that I like from your card samples, just amazingly beautiful. Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Clare
I have found that taking a photo of an element on my card and importing into serif craft artist I can make an insert that compliments. message me if you need more info. sue.higgins@hotmail.co.uk
hugs Sue
Hi Sue
very blingy card today, some great tips to try, I think I may have to purchase the mica flakes, these would look great on xmas cards. Have a safe journey.
lv norma
Always like a bit of bling, and i would never of thought of putting the bow at the side, it ties in really well together. Zerena
i like all the bling on this one especially the border will have to look for that
I am such a sucker for ribbon. Beautiful card with exquisite embellishments.X
Morning Sue. This is my type of card (lots of bling), JUST LOVE IT. Christmas card making - everything goes on, glitter, pearls ,bows and now you've given me ideas using mica flakes. Bye for now. X
What a beutifully embellished card - love that border.
love lilygee
xxx
Morning Sue, not a 100% sure about this card think its a bit too busy for me. Love the black and white idea though. Hugs xx
A really glitzy card and great for those extra bits of card/paper you have lying around.
This is a lovely sparkly card!!
Hi Sue
I love all the elements. the layering and colouring. Just a tad too much bling for me on this card, sorry Sue! Anne x
Wow Sue another fantastic card! I love it. The colours and sparkles are great.
Hi Sue
A stunning card in monochrome, love the layout, and the micro flakes border.
Janet
Am loving the blingtastic look
Have fun whilst you are away
Sue xx
Hi Sue, I think you should have called this one 'Bring on the Bling!!' Just a little bit too much for me but remove some of it and I would love it. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Definitely blingtastic!!
Hi Sue, I love the idea for using leftovers and adding the bling,and black and white is always classy, keep the ideas coming.
love Carole N xx
Gorgeous card, fab details, and great color combo. Hugs,moni
Hi Sue,
Love the mica flakes.
Beverley W
Really pretty, love that silver strip, it's so sparkly! :)
Stunning card as usual Sue
xx Sandra
Morning Sue, Love the bling, just what we need in this dull weather. Have a good trip.
Love Rosemarie xx.
Good morning Sue, Absolutely love this blingtastic card. The mica flakes are soo effective, I have some but not used them yet, you have inspired me to get working with them.
Have a safe and pleasant journey and enjoy the CHA and your stay with your Mum.
Hugs June xx
Amazing love the leftover idea never no what to do with mine have a large box full of them Lol
Jane xx
this card is fantastic i love the mica flakes, i will have to buy some now.
debbie pugh xx
Hi Sue
Lovin the "Bling" looks fabulous on this card. I have not tried the mica flakes but me thinks will have to have some I need them :-)
Enjoy your stay with your Mom and the CHA show
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Absolutely fabulous. Your creations never fail to impress.
From: Caroline
Stunning I adore black and white together thanks Sue!
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
Hi Sue, The card is lovely, & I love the pave edge, I will have to try this, take care vanessa xx
Absolutely gorgeous....... I'm now also doing the "faux pearls" and they are nearly as good as yours... but after all, I'm only the apprentice.
Thank you Sue, for all your ideas
Stunning card Sue! I love the mica chips!
Sarah x
when I see musical note paper I think of musical instruments, not any more, thanks for the idea Sue great card yet again :-) Delyth x
A stunning creation Sue. Love the monochrome. Hugs Christine H xx
Morning Sue, Love the blingtastic card. Just made a card last night & put the mica flakes all round the edge, I really like them.
Thanks for showing us another super creation.
Sue B
Very, very pretty!!
Morning Sue
I love the papers and layout but too much bling for me, i think i would either use the mica border or the pearl border but not together, but thats just me.
Emma
Love those mica flakes, Sue, a beautiful card.
Hi Sue. A very nice card.It has quite a lot going on!! I love the look of the mica flakes. They are definitely something I want to have a go with. Very blingy!! Love tres x x x
Morning Sue, I really love this card, I like the matting and layering and the dots around the outside of the card, great bow.
Hugs Sue M x
Morning Sue
Beautiful card, love the micro flakes and your Vintage Lace dies make the card. Love Jean x
Hi Sue A very special card that is stunning as always.
Hi Sue,
Another beautiful card, as always.
Sonia x
I love this card but then I was the lucky one who won it from your show!! It has pride of place in my office as I spend more time in here than anywhere else in the house!!
Good morning Sue
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!
The random pearliness, sparkly mica flakiness...fantastic!
Papers, ribbon etc, simply gorgeous!
Have a great day!
Lara xxx
Wow Sue a real stunner, I really must invest in some mica flakes
Good morning Sue
Love this card and love the dies too. It may be a dull day but as my poinsettia dies have just arrived I am all smiles.
Margaret
Hi Sue
Bling is good, Fantastic card.
Margaret L
Wow Sue, There are so many textures. Thanks for the inspiration. With Love & Light Theresa.H
Good afternoon Sue - Hot here in Burgundy and I've been to the monthly market to gather goodies - ribbons and buttons etc. There may be a lot of bling but I think it looks fantastic.
Janet x
This card is Mica Magic. Yet another blingtastic masterpiece.
Hi sue this has a bit too much going on for me but I'm definitely going to try the border of mica flakes I bought them with the pick of the day but have only used them for flower centres so far !! Lol love lesley xx
Hi sue this has a bit too much going on for me but I'm definitely going to try the border of mica flakes I bought them with the pick of the day but have only used them for flower centres so far !! Lol love lesley xx
Wow what a glitzy card!
Pearl x
I'm all for bling!! Vicki x
Hi sue this has a bit too much going on for me but I'm definitely going to try the border of mica flakes I bought them with the pick of the day but have only used them for flower centres so far !! Lol love lesley xx
like layers, color, lace always works for me "!"!"!
In the words of Craig Revel Horwood - A Maz Ing !
Wonderful Sue, as usual.
Lynn
It´s beautiful with only few colours and I relly admire your big wonderful bows.
Love Eva
This is just lovely Sue, lovely. xxx
Hi Sue, this card took my breath away!! It is just my cup of tea! I really must invest in those mica flakes! Absolutely beautiful. Love Sam xxx
Hi Sue
Super card love the monochrome look
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
Fabby card! Love the bling a lot! xx
Very Blingy indeed!
Homeward bound Sue? Have a great visit with your family.
Sorry this is another card that is too busy for my taste but love the mica fllakes.
Hi Sue,
Just love the last few cards you have put on the blog. Been busy and this is the first time I've had chance to comment. Enjoy your stay with your Mom. B. W. Carolyn H. x
It is the Versace of the card world. A card for someone very special or an anniversary, love it!!!
hi sue
second blog today first one has not gone.love the blask/w colour combo
also the lace dies if this is what you make with leftovers well it's great.I will have to get some mica flakes for my cards they look gorgeous.all your cards are so elegant. anyway have a good trip but don't forget to come back we all need your inspiration.
Love Carol xxx
Very nice card Sue and nothing wrong with a bit of bling. Liz S.x
Absolutely beautiful
what a gorgeous card
hugs linda
Hi Sue,
Hope your flight was good, and your Mom is well, enjoy your stay, take loads of pics at CHA for us to look at later, please.
Todays post is definitely 'blingtastic' I love all the different textures, great card, just keep them coming Sue.
Happy2craft
Gorgeous card Sue, love it. x
This is a lovely card Sue - I think if I did a version I would narrow down the flakey border just a little bit. I still think the monochrome look is beautiful and the bow is great on the side.
Hugs Sue Pass xx
Hope the journey wasn't too exhausting for you.
Inspiring and lovely as usual Sue - good wishes as always
Phil D
This is absolutley fantastic love it hun xxxx
I love all the beading. Your style is incredible.
hugs,
Marie F
Beautiful card, Sue. Love all your bling and those mica flakes are so jazzy. I can't wait to have a play with mine.
Rachel x
Fabulous, loving those mica flakes and the colours work so well together loving the pearl dots around the card too.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Hi Sue, I love Bling so love this card!!...enjoy your evening...xxx
Hi Just what we all needed bling bling bling to brighten this dull day.
Another stunning card as usual.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
this is so beautiful, I love it x
Blingtastic! Is all those white dots really cosmic shimmer, they look fantastic xx
Black, white and bling what more could a girl want. It is certainly blingtastic ( I really like that word).
Very fancy card :)
I love the lace motifs
Whoo hoo! It's definitely blingtastic Sue! Stunning! Everything is different but it all fits like a jigsaw. Love it, love it, love it!!! Hope you've had a good journey & have a lovely time with your mom. xx Love Karen xx
wow so classy love it ,enjoy been with your mum , hug sarah
Hi Sue
I love your blingtastic card (just what we need on such a dreary day), love the mica flakes.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
Not my kind of card and yet you make it my kind of card! Stunning!
hi sue what a stunning card love the monochrome look of it hugs chrisx
hi sue what a stunning card love the monochrome look of it hugs chrisx
Lovely Sue, just shows you, you can put a mix together and come out with something stunning. Bx
Hi Sue, Fantastic card love monochrome
and you do them so well.
Nancyd xx
Oh Wow, I've got another new favourite! Fantastic Blingtastic - especially in close-up - it's a cocktail to gladden the old eyes!
Hope your journey was good and your Mom is well. Have a lovely time,
Sue x
A lovely card, although for me the components don't seem to merge together as well as on Sue's usual cards.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
I just love monochromatic cards, they look so sophisticated and this is a prime example!
Just seen this card. Wow. What a lot of bling we've got, but it does work, of course. Makes a statement in a very sassy way. Well done. xx
Hi Sue
Another lovely card Sue love the colour combo works very well
Take Care
Theresa x
Hi Sue, this is, as you say, blingtastic and its also boogiliscious! With all that glittery depth anyone could be excused for starting to sing "Dont blame it on the sunshine, Don't blame it on the moonlight, Don't blame it in the good times, Blame it on the boogie!" Anyone would boogie on down at this disco!
Oh I'm really showing my age now aren't....LOL!!
Hope the journey was swift and comfy. Have a fab time and no drooling over the new stash at CHA. Wish I was there with you! Enjoy dear lady. Hugs Linda xx
This is so elegant!!! LOVE IT!
Elegant bling! Subtle till you really look and then pow! Classy and classic,
R/
That's a lot of bling, and yet it is not overkill. Very nicely done! Lovely card.
nice card sue
Sue
you never stop amazing me - how lovely this card is
Vie
x
I need to give this pearl paved edge a try how cool it looks....hugs wendy
Great to see someone else likes some bling! This is really eye catching Sue and I am going to base a birthday card for a good friend on this inspiration - she is also not averse to bling!
Hope to see you back on our screens soon.
Christine
Great to see someone else likes some bling! This is really eye catching Sue and I am going to base a birthday card for a good friend on this inspiration - she is also not averse to bling!
Hope to see you back on our screens soon.
Christine
Wow Sue definately Blingtastic, I love it, this is a True Sue card, thank you Helen O xxx
Blingdelicious Sue! Sorry didn't have time to check this out yesterday.
Bling-king beautiful - lol!
Su (Soop) x
Sue absolutely gorgeous - as always
FABULOUS CARD,LOVE THE BLING.
SUZYD X
Stunning card sue, I have just made a coffee and cream card from the waste baking sheet diecuts used when cutting out your lace set, and a baking sheet butterfly. Looks great instead of all being thrown away.
regards
lorraine - scotland
xx
Hi Sue, love love the bling, I have the flakes and now must give the borders a try. Lol Lynne M
luv the faux pearl idea
craftmadvonnie
Hello, This is an amazing card Sue! I love monochromatic...and you always deliver the perfect goods! I'm excited to re-create this pretty card , I am still having a hard time with my bow making techniques. Thank you so much for another beautiful card. I really need to get my hands on those Mica flakes, they are blingtastic!!! Bye and take care always xxx
Lots of love, Aggie O.
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